Drier, Warmer Start to Weekend
While pop-up showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next 48 hours, it won't be nearly widespread as what we saw on Thursday.
Celebrate National Donut Day With A Free Treat!
Donut shops in and around Charlotte will be offering some mouthwatering deals on Friday in honor of National Donut Day.
CMPD: Robbery Suspect Arrested After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives have charged a 30-year-old man for his involvement in a robbery and deadly hit-and-run on Thursday in northwest Charlotte.
Troopers: Driver Dies After Colliding With 2 Vehicles In Iredell County
Troopers say the driver of a 2002 Dodge Caravan was killed after getting into a collision with two vehicles on Thursday morning in Iredell County.
CMPD Reports Alarming Spike In Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a rise in sexual assault cases involving children this past year is cause for concern.
Italian Artist Makes More Than $18,000 Selling Invisible Sculpture
An Italian artist has gone viral after selling an invisible sculpture for more than $18,000 this past week.
Police: Lincoln County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison After Stabbing His Father To Death
Police sentenced a Lincoln County man to over 20 years in prison on Thursday, after he plead guilty to stabbing his own father to death back in 2018.
CMPD: 34-Year-Old Man Charged After 2-Hour SWAT Standoff In Southwest Charlotte
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after firing several shots at officers in southwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon, sparking a SWAT situation, according to CMPD.
Healthy Headlines: Why Our Body Needs Water & How Much To Drink
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst. It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
SC Lawmaker Makes History As 1st Black Woman To Run For Gov
Since the country’s founding, no Black woman has ever served as a governor in the United States. But South Carolina Democratic state Sen. Mia McLeod says she’s the person who can change that, despite the fact that Democrats haven’t been elected to a statewide office there in 15 years.
Panthers Moving Rookie Standout Jeremy Chinn To Safety
The Panthers plan to move Jeremy Chinn to safety, one year after a stellar rookie season at linebacker.
Cooper Nearing Rollout Of Financial Perks For Vaccination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
Apparent Tornadoes Rock Eastern NC
Multiple tornadoes may have touched down in Columbus, Bladen, and Duplin counties in southeastern North Carolina Wednesday evening.
“PopTart Bandits”: Man, Juvenile Accused Of Stealing Pop Tarts, Other Items From Catawba County Elementary School
A 24-year-old man and a young accomplice are being accused of stealing large amounts of pop tarts, cartons of milk, cheese sticks and more items from a Catawba County elementary school.
The Snark: Mean Girls, Bad Dancing, Invisible Art & Major Action
Derek's snarking mean girls, housewives dancing, his dancing, invisible art and the current and former presidents.
$1 Million Win Will Allow South Carolina Woman To Buy Her First Home
A $1 million lottery prize will allow Beverly Vercher of Spartanburg, South Carolina and her husband to purchase their first home.
Egg & Spoon Race for National Egg Day
We are celebrating National Egg Day - and since Derek won't eat them... we're going to race with them!
Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Possible Through Early Friday
Showers and storms make for a soggy end to the week. A few stronger storms possible today.
Breathing Room: Unanimous Vote Means New Shelter Director Doesn't Need Permission To Save Animals
A little give and take in government Wednesday. Shocking, right? A local animal shelter gained some independence and local politicians got to save a little face during a vote, too.
Increasing Rain with Isolated Severe Storms Possible
Numerous showers with isolated strong storms on tap for your Thursday.
Long-Time Charlotte Observer Sportswriter Rick Bonnell Has Died
Charlotte Observer sportswriter Rick Bonnell passed away Tuesday. He was 63-years-old. Bonnell was an award-winning sportswriter at The Charlotte Observer for more than 33-years, according to the Observer's website.
Police: Man Arrested For Organizing Dogfighting Ring In Gastonia, Several Dogs Rescued
Police say a man from Gastonia is facing numerous felony charges for organizing a dogfighting ring. Investigators say they have been investigating reports of dogfighting on Queens Road in Gastonia for several months.
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